Willie Gaston Obituary in Shelby at Enloe Mortuary

Obituary For Willie Gaston

Mr. Willie Joe Gaston, 76, of Shelby, NC passed away on Friday, January 29, 2021 at Atrium Health- Cleveland in Shelby, NC. He was born on September 15, 1944 in Cleveland County, NC to the late Joe H. Gaston and the late Hattie Ross Gaston.

Willie Joe joined Shiloh Baptist Church at an early age and was a faithful member.

Willie Joe was a graduate of Cleveland High School and proudly served in the United States Navy with an honorable discharge and also a member of the American Legion. He was employed with J.P. Stevens and Kemet Electronics (Union Carbide) retiring after 22 years of service.

Willie enjoyed bowling and collecting music and sports. Willie Joe enjoyed taking whoever wherever they needed to go and enjoyed passing time with his family and neighbors Barbara Wilson and Carolyn Littlejohn.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Tipp Gaston and Dora Cobb (Hue); maternal grandparents Leroy and Loubissie Borders Ross; wife Evelyn Hopper Gaston whom with he fathered two children; wife Liz Kee Phelps Gaston; sister Juanita Gaston Jolley and lifetime friend Mack Hardy.

Willie leaves behind his son, Anthony Gaston (Teresa) of Gastonia, NC; daughter, Angela Gaston of Charlotte, NC; four brothers, Nathaniel Gaston (Regina) of Providence, RI, Carl Gaston Sr.; Bobby Gaston (Dorothy) both of Shelby, NC and Steven Gaston (Catherine) of Lawndale, NC; four sisters, Shirley Dixon (Rev Larry), Elaine Gaston; Faye Gaston, Annette Parrott (Randolph) all of Shelby, NC, Delores Crawford of Charlotte, NC and brother-in law Don Jolley of Kingstown, NC; grandsons, Aric Gaston (Chasity), Mario Wilson and Martrail Wilson all of Shelby, NC, Sidney Louvissie Jones of Charlotte, NC; granddaughters, Jerae’ Gaston and Sophia Jones both of Charlotte, NC; step-grandchildren, Ronte’ Houey of Shelby, NC, Terriall Ellis of Boiling Springs, SC and Leteashia Houey of Spartanburg, SC. Willie Joe has a total of 18 great-grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews and friends which include his special friends, Edward Hardin, Ken Hunt, Shirley Peak Thomas, Ruby Surratt and Brenda Hardy.

The funeral service for Mr. Gaston will be private. He can be viewed from 9:00 AM until 10:30 AM on Thursday, February 4, 2021 at Shiloh Baptist Church in Shelby, NC. Burial will take place at Sunset Cemetery with military honors. The family will be meeting at 240 West Grover Street Apt. 9 on Wednesday, February 3, 2021 from 1:00 PM until 6:00 PM.

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My thoughts and prayers are with the family, Dr. James S. Logan

Angie, Anthony and all the sisters and brothers. So sorry to hear of Willie passing. My thoughts and prayers are with the family, May God continue to bless and comfort you all during this difficult time of sorrow.

May God give you peace and comfort during this time. Mr Willie was a kind man! You guys made him so proud! Love y'all. Karen and BBoyd-McConnell

Prayers and my sincere sympathy to the family of Willie Joe Gaston. I met him through my sister knowing him. He was a very kind and considerate person. May God's peace and comfort surround your family during this time. Glenda L. Cornell, Winston-Salem, NC

My condolences to each of you. Kim Morrow Pasadena CA

My condolences and prayers for the family ,I will miss you my friend,RIP

I met Mr. Gaston only one time but he made an impression on me. He was a very humble man that was respectful, polite and proud of his country. He told me some stories of his time in the war and was thankful for all he had in life. He will be missed by many. RIP Mr. Gaston.

I am sorry for your loss. Dan Phillips

Angela and Anthony I am truly sorry for the loss of your dear father. My sincere condolences to you and the Gaston family. I was blessed to have known Him for a very long time. He was a wonderful,kind and caring gentleman who would go above and beyond to help anyone that needed his help. You will never meet anyone as thoughtful and kind as he was. Willie Joe was so special. May God give you strength when yours is gone and may His grace and mercy carry you on, may the love that he has for you revive your heart and see you through this trying time now and days ahead. Willie Joe was one of God's angel and truly be missed. Wishing you beautiful memories and gentle peace. Praying for you all, Shirley Peak Thomas and family of Boston, Massachusetts. K